Climate Change Exacerbates Cost of Living Crisis in India

Climate change is increasingly inflating everyday living expenses in India, acting as a regressive tax on marginalized communities. Erratic monsoons and intense heatwaves consistently disrupt agricultural yields, triggering persistent food inflation and escalating energy demands for cooling. The World Bank projects significant GDP losses by 2050. Policymakers must shift from ad-hoc relief to structural investments in climate-resilient agriculture and equitable adaptation strategies.